Week Ahead

Not everything that shines is gold. Silver is stepping back into the spotlight, too. Traditionally viewed as a crisis hedge, both metals have shifted into the mainstream. Since 2023, gold has surged by 103% compared with a 72% rise in …

The American labour market has stumbled, and investors are already bracing for the Federal Reserve to hit the brakes. August’s non-farm payrolls showed just 22,000 jobs added, a steep slowdown from July’s 79,000. Unemployment edged up to 4.3 per cent, …

On 12 August, Bitcoin hit a record high of $124,492, only to fall back sharply to $107,340 by the end of the month. Such dramatic reversals are nothing unusual for Bitcoin. The asset has always moved in cycles of euphoric …

What began as a carefully composed address in the mountains of Wyoming reverberated across the global financial system in seconds. Jerome Powell’s restrained tone, mixed with a hint that policy may soften, propelled Wall Street to fresh highs and reshaped …

Ethereum’s journey in 2025 has unfolded as a tale of reinvention. Not long ago, the asset was written off amid dwindling retail enthusiasm, tightening regulation, and a noticeable lack of institutional appetite. Fast forward to today, and ETH has reclaimed …

After a blistering start to the year, Wall Street has reached the part of the climb where the air feels thinner. Earnings remain on the rise, though the pace is easing. The S&P 500 booked gains of 13.6% in Q1 …

After four months of uninterrupted optimism, could the markets be heading into an August comedown? July wrapped up on a strong note, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq marking a fourth straight month of gains. It’s been a powerful rally, …

President Trump’s latest economic manoeuvre is not just causing a stir. It’s fundamentally altering the landscape. In a notable break from classic free-market principles, the US government is now acting as an equity investor, taking stakes in companies it considers …

Ethereum doesn’t appear to be waiting for the next bull market to start making moves. While Bitcoin continues to dominate the headlines and capture the spotlight in terms of price action, the real transformation is unfolding quietly in the regulatory …

Ethereum kicked off the week on the front foot, having soared past the $3,000 mark thanks to a surge in ETF inflows. But ahead lies a delicate balancing act, with inflation data and political developments in Washington poised to shape …